Diane Watson
Diane Edith Watson (born November 12, 1933) is an American politician and psychologist. She was a member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 33rd congressional district from 2003 until 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Diane Watson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 33rd district 32nd (2001–2003) | |
| In office June 5, 2001 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Julian Dixon (32nd) Lucille Roybal-Allard (33rd) |
| Succeeded by | Hilda Solis (32nd) Karen Bass (33rd) |
| Constituency | 32nd district (2001–03) 33rd district (2003–11) |
| United States Ambassador to Micronesia | |
| In office 1999–2000 | |
| Preceded by | March Fong Eu |
| Succeeded by | Larry Miles Dinger |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office December 5, 1994 – December 7, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Calderon |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Murray |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office December 6, 1982 – December 3, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph C. Dills |
| Succeeded by | Ralph C. Dills |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office December 4, 1978 – December 6, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Nate Holden |
| Succeeded by | Ralph C. Dills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1933 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Malibu, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Los Angeles Claremont Graduate University University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | College administrator Health Psychologist Specialist |
| Committees | House Foreign Affairs Committee House Oversight and Government Reform Committee |
| Website | http://www.house.gov/watson/ |
She was a member of the Los Angeles Unified School Board (1975–78). She was a member of the California Senate from 1978 to 1998, and the U.S. Ambassador to Micronesia from 1999 to 2000.[1]
Diane Watson Media
- DianeWatson
References
Other websites
- Huffington Post: Rep. Diane Watson blog entries by the congresswoman
- Watson Appearances on C-SPAN
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Hundreds attend PLP fundraiser The Royal Gazette, January 15, 2007
- Governor reiterates UK's Independence stance to Rotarians, The Royal Gazette, June 25, 2008
- Profile at Answers.com
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